Fachhochschule

English translation: university of applied sciences

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German to English translations [PRO]Education / Pedagogy / higher education

German term or phrase:Fachhochschule

I'm translating a report about the German higher education system (from Dutch into English) which is full of German education terms. Although I could make my own translations of these terms, I would really like to find out whether there are any standard translations, e.g. preferred translations used by government departments or university associations, etc.

Explanation:for something new, this sprang to mind and seems to be a possibility (if polytechnic is still 'in' on the Anglo side of things).

Transblawg: Berufsakademie / University of Cooperative Education
... with training at the Baden-Württemberg vocational academy is of equal value to a course in the corresponding faculty at a Fachhochschule (polytechnic) in the ...www.margaret-marks.com/Transblawg/archives/000253.html - 11k

Sabine Griebler: see above. The word "Polytechnikum" also exists in Germany, its the precursor of the "Technische Universität".

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-> see above. I just looked that up.

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Martin Kelsey: The term "Polytechnic" no longer exists as a concept in British education, all former Polytechnics have become universities

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-> I noted that in my first sentence. I was wondering, since for example Woolwich Polytechnic is now some sort of university or college. like a marketing man's approach for an instant upgrade.Polytechnic is still a valid term in the English speaking world.

Explanation:Is every Hochschule a university? According to U.S. usage, some might more properly be called colleges. When in doubt, I use "institute," which covers both. And in any case I would retain the name of the school in its original language followed by a translation in brackets.